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Monday, February 15

A Valentine Soiree

Another holiday..... another PARTY!! The girls wanted to have a little Valentine's get together for a few of their friends, and after getting some inspiration from my good friend Google, well, I got to work and tried to make it really special for them. I loved the idea of a candy table.... what kid (or grown up!) wouldn't love to dig into a table full of goodies?? I made some cupcakes and tried my hand at my first fondant roses.... then I decided to make a fondant cake, too. It was supposed to be a 2 tiered cake, but after I stopped for a while to get the girls ready for their Valentine's date with their dad, well, when I went back to the cake decorating the fondant had dried too much for me to finish the top tier like I had planned. OK, nothings perfect. The perils of fondant.... I just chalked it up to a first-timers learning curve and moved on to a single layer cake -- disappointed, but all in all, I was pretty happy with the way it turned out. So I've eaten nothing but candy and chocolate and marshmallow fondant for days..... that's mama's reward for spending days in the kitchen surrounding by nothing but sugar! Too bad mama's bikini won't agree.....

So the kids played some Valentine's games and they made a little felt rose craft to take home, and they of course, ate their weight in sugar-laden sweets. It was fun and a great reason to celebrate with just girlfriends..... who really needs those boys on Valentines Day anyway??? Kidding, Jonathan. Love you.

The invitation..... the reverse side had all the info

The candy table

... the cupcakes & the name of the candy table.....
M&M Sweet Shoppe for Madison & Macy.... catchy, huh??

....... the fondant cake

....... and closeup

..... mine & Macy's favorite -- the cookie sticks

........... and the rice crispy treats

........ more yummy table

....... the pudding parfaits

...... even more tempting zoomed up

the tags....

the white chocolate & heart sprinkle covered Milanos....

..... candy closeups

the girls digging in.....

...... and being silly

...... Maddie & Hannah

...... and Kate & Makenzie

....... and Macy & me

....... the crafting

...... sweet Valentine girls, Reagan & Morgan

Morgan's felt rose vase

..... and Macy's vase

44 comments:

Wow!! Looks fantastic, I am sorry I didn't make it over there to see. I was so gross on that day plus trying to get ready for Kate's bday (not that there was much to do, but you know me).Thanks so much for sending Kate THE cake. She was so excited!! It is beautiful and we will eat it today.

HiJust wanted to let you know that I “ Featured” you on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Blog Hop today for your great project & inspiration! Be sure to grab the “I was featured” on Santa’s Gift Shoppe Button/Code for your sidebar! You deserve it! Thanks so much..If you’re not a follower already we’d love for you to join us...Barb

I love looking at party blogs. I have yours in my list of favorites. I come over here ever so often. This is my first time commenting. Those rice krispie treats look cute. I might just have to do that for my little girl's upcoming birthday.

What a wonderful and beautiful party you arranged. You really did a great job. Everything looks amazing and wonderful, it might be cupcakes or the name of the candy table. But especially I like most the Valentine's Day Special Heart Shaped Cards and the fondant cake.